Crispy Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs. Sweet and salty peanut butter mixed with Rice Krispies for an added crunch all coated in sweet chocolate hardened to a crisp perfection. This twist on the fan favorite Reese's Peanut Butter egg is an absolute classic. And you have to believe me when I say that adding the Rice Krispies is the perfect addition.
Peanut butter and chocolate has always been my favorite flavor combination. I grew up on Reese's and still can't get enough of their deliciousness. To this day it is still my favorite candy and has the most special place in my heart. I remember I used to have to hide them from my Dad in the house growing up because otherwise he would steal them, that's how obsessed we all were.
These eggs add the perfect twist. The perfect amount of peanut butter (especially for a peanut butter lover like myself) and the addition of the chocolate coating is divine. It takes my childhood favorite to a whole new level.
Ingredients:
- peanut butter
- confectioners sugar
- butter
- Rise Krispies cereal
- milk chocolate chips
- vegetable shortening
Kitchen Appliances:
- KitchenAid mixer
- rubber spatula
The Steps:
In the KitchenAid mixer, mix peanut butter and confectioners sugar until well combined. Add in melted butter and mix well. Remove the bowl from the KitchenAid. Add in the Rice Krispie cereal and fold in to peanut butter mixture using a rubber spatula. Form the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the fridge and allow the eggs to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable shortening in the microwave. Initially, melt them for 30 seconds, remove and stir. Add the chocolate chips back in and heat another 10 seconds, remove and stir. Repeat this process until the chocolate is completely melted through. Remove the eggs from the fridge. Dip each egg in the chocolate, coating the peanut butter. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off and move the egg back to the baking sheet. Once all of the eggs are coated, place the baking sheet back into the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden. This will take about 30 minutes. Once the chocolate is hardened you can enjoy this tasty treat!
FAQ's
Do you have to use a KitchenAid mixer? What if I don't have one?
You do not! It will definitely take a lot longer to mix by hand and I like how evenly the KitchenAid mixes the confectioners sugar in with the peanut butter. Since peanut butter is so thick, using an electric mixer of some kind is definitely helpful.
Why are Rice Krispies added in?
I love the extra crunch you get from the Rice Krispies. I love the extra texture it adds to this tasty treat.
What are some other delicious peanut butter chocolate recipes to enjoy?
One of my favorite peanut butter chocolate recipes of all time is my Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Buttercream Frosting.
If you love this recipe, you might also love:
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blossom Cookies
- Brown Butter Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Healthy Buckeyes
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ cup peanut butter
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 cups Rise Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- In the KitchenAid mixer, mix peanut butter and confectioners sugar until well combined.
- Add in melted butter and mix well.
- Remove the bowl from the KitchenAid. Add in the Rice Krispie cereal and fold in to peanut butter mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Form the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge and allow the eggs to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable shortening in the microwave. Initially, melt them for 30 seconds, remove and stir. Add the chocolate chips back in and heat another 10 seconds, remove and stir. Repeat this process until the chocolate is completely melted through.
- Remove the eggs from the fridge. Dip each egg in the chocolate, coating the peanut butter. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off and move the egg back to the baking sheet.
- Once all of the eggs are coated, place the baking sheet back into the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden. This will take about 30 minutes. After that they can be served.
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